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# Design Thinking
Design Thinking coaching identity, quality constraints, and methodology instructions for AI-enhanced design thinking across nine methods
> **🔍 Preview** — This collection is in preview. Core features are complete and functional but refinements may follow.
## Install
```bash
copilot plugin install design-thinking@hve-core
```
## Agents
| Agent | Description |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| dt-coach | Design Thinking coach guiding teams through the 9-method HVE framework with Think/Speak/Empower philosophy - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-learning-tutor | Design Thinking learning tutor providing structured curriculum, comprehension checks, and adaptive pacing - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
## Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| dt-start-project | Start a new Design Thinking coaching project with state initialization and first coaching interaction - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-resume-coaching | Resume a Design Thinking coaching session — reads coaching state and re-establishes context - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-method-next | Assess DT project state and recommend next method with sequencing validation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-handoff-implementation-space | Compiles DT Methods 7-9 outputs into RPI-ready handoff artifact targeting task-researcher |
| dt-handoff-problem-space | Problem Space exit handoff — compiles DT Methods 1-3 outputs into RPI-ready artifact targeting task-researcher |
| dt-handoff-solution-space | Solution Space exit handoff — compiles DT Methods 4-6 outputs into RPI-ready artifact targeting task-researcher |
| dt-method-04-ideation | Divergent ideation for Design Thinking Method 4b with constraint-informed solution generation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-method-04-convergence | Theme discovery for Design Thinking Method 4c through philosophy-based clustering - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-method-05-concepts | Concept articulation for Design Thinking Method 5b from brainstorming themes - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-method-05-evaluation | Stakeholder alignment and three-lens evaluation for Design Thinking Method 5c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-method-06-planning | Concept analysis and prototype approach design for Design Thinking Method 6a - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-method-06-building | Scrappy prototype building with fidelity enforcement for Design Thinking Method 6b - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-method-06-testing | Hypothesis-driven testing and constraint validation for Design Thinking Method 6c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
## Instructions
| Instruction | Description |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| dt-coaching-identity | Required instructions when working with or doing any Design Thinking (DT); Contains instructions for the Design Thinking coach identity, philosophy, and user interaction and communication requirements for consistent coaching behavior. |
| dt-method-07-hifi-prototypes | Design Thinking Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; technical translation, functional prototypes, and specifications |
| dt-method-07-deep | Deep expertise for Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; fidelity translation, architecture, and specification writing |
| dt-method-08-testing | Design Thinking Method 8: User Testing - evidence-based evaluation, test protocols, and non-linear iteration support |
| dt-method-sequencing | Method transition rules, nine-method sequence, space boundaries, and non-linear iteration support for Design Thinking coaching |
| dt-quality-constraints | Quality constraints, fidelity rules, and output standards for Design Thinking coaching across all nine methods |
| dt-coaching-state | Coaching state schema for Design Thinking session persistence, method progress tracking, and session recovery |
| dt-industry-healthcare | Healthcare industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios |
| dt-rpi-handoff-contract | DT-to-RPI handoff contract defining exit points, artifact schemas, and per-agent input requirements for lateral transitions from Design Thinking to RPI workflow |
| dt-subagent-handoff | DT subagent handoff workflow: readiness assessment, artifact compilation, and handoff validation via subagent dispatch |
| dt-rpi-implement-context | DT-aware task-implementor context: fidelity constraints, stakeholder validation, and iteration support |
| dt-rpi-planning-context | DT-aware task-planner context: fidelity constraints, iteration support, and confidence-informed planning for DT artifacts |
| dt-rpi-research-context | DT-aware task-researcher context — frames research around DT methods, stakeholder needs, and empathy-driven inquiry |
| dt-rpi-review-context | DT-aware task-reviewer context: quality criteria for Design Thinking artifacts |
| dt-method-01-deep | Deep expertise for Method 1: Scope Conversations, covering advanced stakeholder analysis, power dynamics, and scope negotiation |
| dt-method-01-scope | Method 1 Scope Conversations coaching knowledge for Design Thinking: frozen vs fluid assessment, stakeholder discovery, constraint patterns, and conversation navigation |
| dt-method-03-deep | Deep expertise for Method 3: Input Synthesis — advanced affinity analysis, insight frameworks, and problem statement articulation |
| dt-method-04-deep | Deep expertise for Method 4: Brainstorming — advanced facilitation techniques, creative block recovery, and convergence frameworks |
| dt-method-05-deep | Deep expertise for Method 5: User Concepts, covering advanced D/F/V analysis, image prompt crafting, concept stress-testing, and portfolio management |
| dt-method-02-research | Method 2 Design Research coaching knowledge: interview techniques, research planning, environmental observation, and insight extraction patterns |
| dt-method-02-deep | Deep expertise for Method 2: Design Research, covering advanced interview techniques, ethnographic observation, and evidence triangulation |
| dt-method-03-synthesis | Method 3 Input Synthesis coaching knowledge: pattern recognition, theme development, synthesis validation, and Problem-to-Solution Space transition readiness |
| dt-method-08-deep | Deep expertise for Method 8: Test and Validate — advanced test design, small-sample analysis, iteration triggers, and bias mitigation |
| dt-method-09-iteration | Design Thinking Method 9: Iteration at Scale — systematic refinement, scaling patterns, and organizational deployment |
| dt-method-09-deep | Deep expertise for Method 9: Iteration at Scale — change management, scaling, and adoption measurement |
| dt-method-06-deep | Deep expertise for Method 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes; advanced paper prototyping, service blueprinting, and experience prototyping |
| dt-industry-manufacturing | Manufacturing industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios |
| dt-industry-energy | Energy industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios |
| dt-image-prompt-generation | M365 Copilot image prompt generation techniques for Design Thinking Method 5 concept visualization with lo-fi enforcement |
| dt-method-04-brainstorming | Design Thinking Method 4: AI-assisted brainstorming with divergent ideation and convergent clustering for solution space entry |
| dt-method-05-concepts | Design Thinking Method 5: User Concepts coaching with concept articulation, three-lens evaluation, and stakeholder alignment for Solution Space development |
| dt-method-06-lofi-prototypes | Design Thinking Method 6: Lo-fi prototyping techniques, scrappy enforcement, feedback planning, and constraint discovery for Solution Space exit |
| dt-curriculum-01-scoping | DT Curriculum Module 1: Scope Conversations — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-02-research | DT Curriculum Module 2: Design Research — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-03-synthesis | DT Curriculum Module 3: Synthesis — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-04-brainstorming | DT Curriculum Module 4: Brainstorming — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-05-concepts | DT Curriculum Module 5: User Concepts — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-06-prototypes | DT Curriculum Module 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-07-testing | DT Curriculum Module 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-08-iteration | DT Curriculum Module 8: User Testing — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-09-handoff | DT Curriculum Module 9: Iteration at Scale — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises |
| dt-curriculum-scenario-manufacturing | Manufacturing reference scenario for DT learning — factory floor improvement project used across all 9 curriculum modules |
| hve-core-location | Important: hve-core is the repository containing this instruction file; Guidance: if a referenced prompt, instructions, agent, or script is missing in the current directory, fall back to this hve-core location by walking up this file's directory tree. |
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